A 1917 hunting lodge turned sybaritic retreat

Everything at Manka's is calibrated for pleasure. First, there's the setting: a hilly woodland just above breathtaking Tomales Bay. Then there's the hunting-lodge splendor of the redwood cabins, where fireplaces, claw-foot tubs, and deep reading chairs are required relaxation tools. But the in-room hearthside meals, crafted by chef Daniel DeLong and owner Margaret Grade, are simply magical. Hyper-local ingredients are transformed into richly comforting fare and presented with whimsical grace, from the vintage thermos of coffee delivered with still-warm sticky buns at breakfast to the poetic menu that describes your evening meal. Don't want to eat in your robe? Head a few miles down the road to The Olema, which the couple just reopened earlier this year.**